Ingredients
4 medium Russet Potatoes
1/2-1 tsp onion powder
1/4- 1/2 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
Vegetable Oil
Peel potatoes and boil until they are just tender, not mushy
Drain and allow to cool
Shred them with a grater into a bowl
add in your seasonings to taste...you can be creative. I keep it simple for the boys.
Mix thoroughly
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium- medium high heat
Take a small scoop and roll them in your hands to make a tater tot shape...you might need to mush it just a bit.
When your oil is hot add about 7-10 tots to the pan(depending on your pan size, dont over crowd)
Cook until golden brown(about 3-5 minutes) flip and cook other side
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Salt to taste right after removing from oil. Continue with next batch.
Heat the whole load in a single layer under the broiler for a few minutes if the first ones have gotten a little cold.
These can be done in a deep fryer following your manufacturers directions or they can be baked at 350 for about 20( even sticking them under the broiler for a few minutes too)...not nearly as crispy but still pretty darned tasty!
YUM!! total comfort food. they do not sell tator tots here and I miss those! bookmarking:)
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